Artwork copyright John Hoover. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Loon Song, 1992
John Hoover
(American | Aleut, born 1919, died 2011)
Location: Washington State Patrol - District VII Headquarters, Marysville, Marysville
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Late Aleut artist John Hoover hand-carved the sculpture Loon Song from redcedar wood, which he noted is a sacred wood. To create this artwork, Hoover used a carving technique and style that was influenced by his time working as a boat-builder. This piece combines human faces and animal forms, which he describes as "spirit helpers" that would appear to Shamans and assist in healing. He noted, "Shamans could transform into their spirit helper's shapes and in these different forms search the skies, the depths of the ocean, and the far reaches of the earth for the souls of the patients they were treating."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Washington State Patrol.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Aleut (Native Alaskan) artist and fisherman John Hoover (1919-2011) created two-dimensional artworks and hand-carved sculptures. They are often about the relationship between animals, mankind, and the spiritual. Hoover was born in Cordova, Alaska to a Russian Aleut mother and a German father.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Redcedar wood |
| Dimensions | 5 ft x 2 ft |
| ID Number | WSAC1993.024.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Washington State Patrol |
| Artwork Location | Washington State Patrol - District VII Headquarters, Marysville Hallway, Near Commander's office |
| WA County | Snohomish |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | State Agency |
| Address | 2700 116th NE Marysville, WA 98271 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 48.099389, -122.193597 |
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